A smooth, creamy and delicious oatmeal which has the taste and texture of actual vanilla cake batter! This healthy vanilla cake batter oatmeal can be enjoyed hot or cold and is suitable for those following a vegan, gluten-free, dairy free and sugar free lifestyle!
I used to always think that most people were team chocolate but based on requests, it looks like 2016 might be all things vanilla on TBMW.
Okay, let’s not get too excited here. Vanilla will be present but let’s not ignore chocolate completely.
On Monday’s post, I announced that each week I’ll be sharing a reader requested recipe!
Ever since I consistently started sharing recipes on here, oatmeal recipes have been some of my favorite and most popular. It’s no surprise- People love breakfast and people love oatmeal. Looking through my oatmeal archives, there’s been quite some variety. From Baklava oatmeal to sticky cinnamon roll batter oatmeal, there’s a ton of variety.
What’s been the most popular ones have been the most classic – The two front-runners being the original cake batter oatmeal shared in 2014 and this brownie batter oatmeal shared early 2015.
BATTER UP? HEEEEEEY.
The number 1 request I’d have whenever I’d share an oatmeal recipe (or even breakfast ones!) would be to share a classic vanilla flavor. I knew the first oatmeal recipe for 2016 AND the first reader request recipe had to be just that- Healthy Vanilla Cake Batter oatmeal so friends, that’s what’s on the menu books for today.
Now for today’s recipe- Healthy Vanilla Cake Batter oatmeal!
When it comes to oatmeal, I am all about texture with SOME toppings. Sometimes I see recipes out there which look like those frozen yogurt cups- You know what I mean? A small amount of oats (yogurt) and a plethora of toppings- Fruit, candy, unicorn feathers and Kim Kardashian’s shoe.
This healthy vanilla cake batter oatmeal fits the bill nicely. It has the actual taste and texture of cake batter and flavored with vanilla in JUST the right amount (let’s not recall the time I accidentally added a TABLESPOON of extract to a bowl of oatmeal).
It’s creamy, smooth and NOT watery or has too much liquid- It’s thick and could if you like a smoother oatmeal, YOU add the extra milk in it! For such a decadent looking breakfast, it’s actually ridiculously healthy and has no sugar whatsoever and is packed full of protein! It’s also suitable for those following a vegan, gluten free and dairy free lifestyle!
HACK! I know some are on team overnight oatmeal and some are on team steaming hot oatmeal (Is anyone on team lukewarm?). I’ve shared two tested methods which are suited to fit the bill whichever team you’re playing on! The best thing is both can be prepped before and even be bulk cooked too! I recommend this vegan protein powder which has amazing texture, this coconut flour and these jumbo rolled oats.
Make this healthy vanilla cake batter oatmeal and here’s to the first of many reader request recipes to come!
Healthy Vanilla Cake Batter Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats I used gluten free rolled oats
- pinch sea salt
- 1 1/4 cups dairy free milk of choice divided
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg for a vegan option, sub for 1 flax egg- 1 T flax + 3 T water
- 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder optional but highly recommended
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour sifted
- 1 tablespoon granulated sweetener of choice optional*
- Sprinkles to top optional
Instructions
- Combine oats, salt and 1 cup of milk in a saucepan or microwave safe bowl until most of the liquid is absorbed. Whisk in the whole egg very well (or flax egg) and continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes, until oats are extremely fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla protein powder, sweetener of choice, vanilla extract and coconut flour until fully combined- Oatmeal mixture should be extremely thick. Add in the extra 1/4 cup of milk and ensure it is well mixed. Once this is done, refrigerate uncovered.
- The next morning, stir the oatmeal very well and top with nut butter/sprinkles etc. Reheat if desired.
Notes
The protein powder is optional- If you omit, decrease the dairy free milk by 1/4 cup.
Ensure you use the whole egg over egg whites (if not using flax egg) as it provides the cake batter like texture. If you don't have coconut flour, add a tablespoon of flaxmeal, oat flour or almond flour.
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SPRINKLES!! I love sprinkles. I think I will always love sprinkles. So thankful that God made COLOR! :))
Sprinkles are delicious!
We call sprinkles, “jimmies” here in southeastern Pennsylvania. Loved your cookie dough breakfast!!
ohhhhhh jimmies!!! I love that name!
Thanks so much, Krisann!
Now in craving a random bizarre and expensive brown box! It’s been awhile 🙂 there’s just something about vanilla cake batter too I think that sounds like the most delicious thing you can eat!
Omg. Michele. I’ve been so lazy lately, Whole Foods has taken all my money.
I always think of oatmeal as breakfast candy so I’m not surprised it’s quite popular!
🙂 It totally is!
I love cold cereal! Cold cereal with no milk. I eat it like a snack. Although your cake batter oatmeal is tempting! As far as salad dressing, plan oil and vinegar or a homemade vinaigrette for me. My least favorite is blue cheese and thousand island! Or anything fruity. I hate fruity salad dressings. I know, I’m weird.
I love cold cereal as a snack- In fact, I might have some now! I hear you on fruity dressings too…NOT a fan!
I am not a big fan of cereal. But Grapenuts- I love Grapenuts!
OHHHH. They have the best texture!
I feel like I can never decide if I’m team overnight oats or nice, warm oats. Like, my house is 60 degrees right now and I really want overnight oats because I’m crazy? But then other days it iwll be the middle of summer and I’ll be making a big bowl of steamy goodness. Either way, these look so tasty!
Cheers, Morgan!
Yeaaa I’m usually team overnight oats! I have to bring them to work with me as a snack because for some reason they don’t fill me up enough as a regular breakfast. Gotta have eggs!
They so don’t- I snack on them too, especially before bed!
Mmmm this looks yummy. I have overnight oats probably 4 times the entire year and hot oats basically never. I have oats in my pantry, though, they just never get touched. This recipe is making me realize I’ve just been doing it wrong this whole time haha.
YESSSSS. Although, you’re breakfast sandwiches or waffle-wiches make me salivate!
this one is EPIC! Well, all of your recipes are epic but since vanilla cake is my favorite kind of cake, this one has a special place in my heart. I’d take this over regular cake any day!
😀 YES! Let’s do a switch leap to the kitchen!
Wait. Vanilla cake that is healthy? Sign me up for that one…as long as I can have it with a side of cake.
Of course. That’s the prize for having this first!
I put coconut flour in my oats this morning because of you! I still need to figure out how to get the egg in my oats without it cooking too fast.
Thanks for the party!
YES!!! For the egg, stir it really fast after it’s cooked completely if it cooks too fast 🙂
Sooooo doughyyyy. I’m definitely with you on the more oats vs toppings thing (kardashian’s shoe = bahaha). All the toppings make for pretty pictures, but I like my spoon to be full of flavor without having to pick through a million individual pieces of things. I never liked cold cereal as a kid, but somehow it’s made a come back in this last year. Still love my hot oats, though. Dressing = sweet poppyseed.
YES. I love having introduced the coconut flour to oats to the blog world 2 years ago! 😀
SERIOUSLY HOW ARE YOU SO GOOD AT THESE RECIPES?! Gaaahhhh, this is definitely going on my treats list!
😀 I need to make you all of these when I come to the UK one day!
What in the heavens is this creation and why is it not in my mouth right now?? I love adding coconut flour into oats – it really does add the best texture and fluffiness ever!
YES! I’m so glad when I introduced it to the blog world 2 years ago, I didn’t get hit with hate ha!